Category: Seller

Build a renovation budget with these easy steps

If you’ve been glued to the endless stream of home improvement shows during lockdowns, then you may be thinking about what you should do to improve your property. While TV shows make it all look easy, don’t feel duped. They inspire you to be creative and often encourage you to address issues with your home…
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Six great value strategies to improve your property before sale

Preparing your home for sale can feel like an overwhelming task that needs to be scheduled between all the other demands and activities that life throws at you. A careful assessment of your home in its current state and then planning for improvements done with the help of an agent, can help ease the stress…
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11 ways to reduce your home’s running costs

Maintaining your home should be a mix of love and diligence that sometimes requires a little TLC from your bank account. Staying on top of the work around your property is key to ensuring it remains a comfortable and enjoyable refuge from the trials that life throws at us. But it doesn’t take much for…
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9 essentials when selling your home

When you decide to sell your home, the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet and from family and friends can be bewildering. Most of it you should receive with a polite smile. The process isn’t complicated but it can feel a bit overwhelming. However, as your agents, we are with you every step…
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9 painting tips to freshen up your home before sale

Giving the interior of your property a facelift with a lick of paint is a common strategy for improving your home quickly and economically before placing it on the market. Fresh paint on the walls and ceilings can lift a house or apartment, giving potential buyers a great impression. It prevents buyers from focusing on…
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7 secrets to successfully working from home

Working from home is now becoming a permanent part of many professional lives. Many companies have scaled back on commercial rents and telling employees they’ll not be returning to their offices and cubicles – or limiting their return to the office obligations.  Many of us are now expected to use their home as their office…
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11 ways to rev up your garage before sale

Modern house designs often emphasize the garage, combining secure access into a property with the aesthetic of sleek doors that obey your command at the touch of a button. Buyers increasingly favor homes that have the garage integrated into the design so that it provides secure access – and they’re willing to pay a premium…
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8-point guide to an ‘off-market’ sale

A quiet property revolution has taken place while media and pundits have been focused on the boom – the rise of off-market sales. This sales technique is designed to achieve a quick sale at a maximum price without the cost of a sales and marketing campaign or the time and inconvenience of losing weekends to…
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Five ways home upgrades will pay you back

Spending too much on improving your home is a sin in the real estate game. We call it over-capitalizing, and it means you’ve spent more money on a renovation than you’ll get back in return when the time comes to sell. The most common areas to over-capitalize on are in the kitchen and bathroom. It’s…
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10 ways to maximize your home’s value in any market

As your dedicated real estate agent, I’m here to help you make the most of your property sale, regardless of market conditions. While market trends can fluctuate, there are always strategies to maximize your home’s value. Here are ten tips to help you prepare your home for a successful sale: Understand Your Local Market: Real…
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